Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Newly Listed Runes in white threads on

Runes in white threads on black wool base

A Miniature Zeppelin Stickpin - In silvered bronze

lasting 2 or 3 hours

Private Thompson was serving with the 19th Infantry Battalion in the Fall of 1917

maker marked "K" on the ring

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Newly Listed Runes in white threads onA textbook example of the award, in cupal featuring a cetnral swastika with intact black enameling, strong gilt on surrounding wreath and nearly 100% retention of patination on rays, reverse with Deschler's characteristic 4 rivets, central pin assembly, marked 1 denoting Deschler & Sohn, 70. 00 grams, heavy version, measuring 63. 09 mm (w) x 62. 83mm (h), excellent example, extremely fine.